St James Community Development Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE INAUGURAL PROJECT OF THE ST. JAMES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AMONGST YOUTH AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THIS POPULATION IS GROSSLY UNDER-SERVED AN NEEDS TO HAVE HOUSING OPTION WITHIN THE COUNTY THEY LIVE IN SO THAT THEIR LIVES WILL NOT BE FURTHER DISRUPTED BY HAVING TO LOCATE HOUSING AND START OVER IN A COUNTY THEY ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH. WE HAVE THEREFORE, EMBARKED ON A PROJECT TO BUILD A SMALL RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE TO ASSIST IN THE ALLEVIATION OF HOMELESSNESS FOR THE POPULATION.
- Income
- $245,392
- Spending
- $2,156
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- DURING THE TAX YEAR, THE ST. JAMES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS INAUGURAL PROJECT TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THIS UNDERSERVED POPULATION FACES SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN SECURING STABLE HOUSING, PARTICULARLY WITHIN THEIR HOME COUNTY. TO HELP ALLEVIATE THIS ISSUE, THE FOUNDATION HAS EMBARKED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SMALL RESIDENTIAL VILLAGE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. EFFORTS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SITE PLANNING, AND COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ADVANCE THE PROJECT AND ENSURE THAT THESE YOUNG ADULTS CAN REMAIN IN A FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT WHILE BUILDING INDEPENDENT LIVES.
- $2,156 spent. IN ADDITION TO THE PRIMARY HOUSING PROJECT, THE ST. JAMES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENGAGED IN OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. THESE INCLUDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THIS POPULATION, PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COALITIONS FOCUSED ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS TO COORDINATE FUTURE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONDUCTED FUNDRAISING AND GRANT WRITING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION AND EXPAND ITS IMPACT.
- IN ADDITION TO THE PRIMARY HOUSING PROJECT, THE ST. JAMES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENGAGED IN OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. THESE INCLUDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THIS POPULATION, PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COALITIONS FOCUSED ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS TO COORDINATE FUTURE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONDUCTED FUNDRAISING AND GRANT WRITING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION AND EXPAND ITS IMPACT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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